Colombia – Kettinki

2024-02-19 @ 19.59.29 ∈ In English

Scientists shocked to discover new species of green anaconda, the world’s biggest snake

The two species […] look almost identical, and no obvious geographical barrier exists to separate them. But their level of genetic divergence—5.5%—is staggering. By comparison, the genetic difference between humans and apes is about 2%.

2023-12-12 @ 20.01.13 ∈ In English

Extremely rare half female, half male bird captured on film

A striking and extremely rare half female, half male bird has been spotted by a University of Otago zoologist.

2023-11-06 @ 20.33.58 ∈ In English

Dengue rates plunged after release of lab-altered mosquitoes – DW – 10/31/2023

Mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria may be associated with a 97% drop in dengue infections in three cities in Colombia's Aburra Valley. Researchers for the non-profit World Mosquito Program released the results at the annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in late October.

2023-06-15 @ 20.37.07 ∈ In English

How traditional Indigenous education helped four lost children survive 40 days in the Amazon jungle

Indigenous children typically learn from an early age how to open paths through dense vegetation, how to tell edible from non-edible fruits. They know how to find potable water, build rain shelters and set animal traps. They can identify animal footprints and scents—and avoid predators such as jaguars and snakes lurking in the woods.